Believe it or not, but it’s already mid of September!
Here, in Toronto, after a few days of rather refreshing weather, summer has come back again.
Thus, it’s the perfect time for ice cream! Indeed, as I said many times, we love ice cream all year round. But needless to say that on a hot day ice cream is always a good idea. Besides, I tried to find an excuse.
I know, I know. Nobody needs an excuse to have some ice cream. By “some” I mean 1-2 pounds. If you’re having more than this recommended yield, I would recommend finding out an excuse, though.
Today I’ve got something phenomenal. Don’t you believe me? I repeat: PHENOMENAL. Because this Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream is phenomenal. Period.
But wait.
In fact, some of my favorite food bloggers have been inspiring me a lot recently. Otherwise, I don’t have any reasonable answer why I’ve ended up cooking the food I’ve seen on their blogs.
First was this Ratatouille Mac and Cheese. Then roasted chicken, another pasta, and a fruit dessert. All these things you will find here soon.
And now this Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream. When I saw it on the Instagram account of Foodgays, I knew I would make it. When they got the recipe posted on the blog , I hesitated just for one or two days.
Basically, I hesitated because it’s a fruit version. You know that Andrew and I are not the great fans of fruit ice cream. I’m not sure it’s appropriate to say after posting this Gooseberry Mint Ice Cream. And this Peach Cardamom Ice Cream. And this Watermelon Mint Chocolate Ice Cream. And then…
All right. Never mind.
But this ice cream sounded that fabulous and sophisticated, that I couldn’t resist. Needless to say, it turned out this way. Phenomenal. Did I say that already?
Because roasted cinnamon and plums roasted plums and cinnamon is the fantastic combo.
I just added some hazelnuts and chocolate too. I don’t need any excuse, do I?
But I’ve got to wrap it up because you don’t have much time. Why? Because you’re going to run and grab the late plums. Why? Because you’re going to make this Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream this fall. Don’t wait till next summer. You would repeat it.
Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream
Notes
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Ingredients
Roasted Plums
- 5-6 large black plums or about 12 prune plums, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey
Ice Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons golden/brown sugar or honey
- 1 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate, grated
Instructions
- Place the plums in a roasting pan, sprinkle with the cinnamon, and drizzle with the honey.
- Place the pan in the preheated to 180 degrees C (300 degrees F) oven for about 40 minutes or until the plums are soft and nice. Remove from the oven and completely cool.
- To make the ice cream, in a heavy bottomed saucepan heat the milk just until it starts to simmer.
- In a medium saucepan whisk together the yolks and sugar (honey) until the mixture is a pale yellow color.
- Gradually incorporate the egg mixture in the warm milk, vigorously mixing with a whisk (do not add the eggs to the hot milk because they would be cooked).
- Return the milk-egg mixture to the saucepan and continue cooking over low heat and not allowing to boil, constantly mixing, for about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add the heavy cream and mix. Completely cool.
- Puree one half of the plums in a blender and roughly chop the other half - that will introduce a deeper color and nice texture.
- Combine the pureed plums with the custard.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the machine's manufacturer instructions.
- Once the ice cream has almost frozen (5-7 minutes before), gradually add the chopped plums, hazelnuts, and chocolate.
- Transfer the ice cream in a plastic container and place in the fridge, for 4-6 hours.
- Enjoy!
I am absolutely loving this flavor combo Ben! After today’s power outage due to 99°F weather I could have used 3 scoops for sure!
Kevin | Keviniscooking recently posted…Chicken Polenta Sticks with Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Ha! You always crack me up, Ben. No, you do not need any excuse to post or devour ice cream. Ever! Especially one this fabulous! Loving the roasted plum, cinnamon, honey And hazelnut combo (I’ll 86 the chocolate because I like to breath, thank you very much)! Simply phenomenal! P.s. you have very nice nails. ;) Cheers, buddy!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary recently posted…Blackberry Bramble
Haha, Chey! Indeed, they’re not mine – I’m just a photographer:) I allow you to ditch out the chocolate or grab some white instead. I guess that would be callous if I tried to convince you to have some dark chocolate:)
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream
I’ve been meaning to make something with roasted plums…I’m inspired now, Ben! I just have to find the time first. I’m all about ice cream…I don’t care whether it’s January, May or September…ice cream is the winner. And then you’ve got this crazy flavorful version just staring back at me. I need a cone of this today!
David @ Spiced recently posted…Apple Streusel Coffee Cake
I know, David, it’s hard to find the time (and the place in the stomach) when you’re vigorously baking delicious apple stuff, haha:) Try a salad. For example, roasted plums + poached chicken + hazelnuts + feta. I did something like that last year, but I poached the chicken and plums together in a pan.
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream
Oh Ben! I love roasted plums and cinnamon, but have only used it for savory meat dishes, looks so good! definitely on my to do list! hugs
petitgourmetsd recently posted…Potato crusted spinach and bacon quiche
Yes, roasted chicken with poultry – it’s divine! Thanks, Gaila!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream
This is the most delicious ice-cream I have ever seen. Roasted plum and cinnamon? Wow! Sounds like a killer combo.
PS: Loved that floral print on T-shirt in background! :)
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen recently posted…Toasted Coconut Sesame Rice Krispie and Multigrain Cheerios Dark Chocolate Bars
And it is a killer combo, indeed!:) Love this print too – as a photographer I was responsible for my “model’s” dress, and I think I nailed it:) Thanks, Anu!
That looks like the absolute greatest ice cream ever. Those flavors!!
Thank you, Matt!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream
Nope, nobody needs an excuse to have ice cream!! And fruit makes it healthier, right? ;) Looks incredible…
Kristi @ My SF Kitchen recently posted…Sunrise Smoothie
I even didn’t think in this way, Kristi! And you’re absolutely right – fruit ice cream is healthier. So we can (and must) double the serving. I mean, how many servings of fruit and veggies are recommended now? 6 or 7? Count me on:)
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream
this makes us so happy! it looks amazing – we are so glad you enjoyed!
Thanks, guys – your words so much appreciated!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Roasted Plum Cinnamon Ice Cream